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1. A computer-executable method for performing cross-layer orchestration of resources, using one or more processors and memory, in a data center having a multi-layer architecture, comprising: performing unified control of all physical and virtual resources in all layers of the data center thereby creating a single control plane; performing unified storage of all topologies and machine-generated data of all layers of the data center; and orchestrating the resources of the data center based on the unified control and the unified storage; wherein the multi-layer architecture comprises a bare-metal layer, an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) layer, and a Platform as a Service (PaaS) layer, wherein the physical and virtual resources of all resources of all layers of the data center comprise hardware resources in the bare-metal layer, virtual machine resources in the IaaS layer, and resources in the PaaS layer for developing, running and managing one or more applications, wherein the physical and virtual resources of all layers of the data center are unifiedly controlled through a remote procedure call (RPC) via a message bus that communicates with each physical resource and each virtual resource, and wherein the topologies and machine-generated data of all layers of the data center are also unifiedly stored through the remote procedure call (RPC) via the message bus.
This invention relates to cross-layer orchestration of resources in a data center with a multi-layer architecture. The problem addressed is the lack of unified control and management across different layers of a data center, leading to inefficiencies in resource allocation and application performance. The solution involves a computer-executable method that performs unified control of all physical and virtual resources across all layers of the data center, creating a single control plane. This includes hardware resources in the bare-metal layer, virtual machine resources in the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) layer, and resources in the Platform as a Service (PaaS) layer for developing, running, and managing applications. The method also involves unified storage of all topologies and machine-generated data from all layers, enabling centralized monitoring and decision-making. The orchestration is achieved through remote procedure calls (RPC) via a message bus that communicates with each physical and virtual resource, ensuring seamless integration and coordination across layers. This approach simplifies resource management, improves efficiency, and enhances application performance by providing a holistic view and control of the entire data center infrastructure.
2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the performing unified control of all resources in all layers of the data center comprises: forming a single control plane for all layers of the data center.
This invention relates to data center management, specifically a method for unified control of all resources across different layers of a data center. The problem addressed is the fragmentation of control in traditional data centers, where resources in compute, storage, and networking layers are managed separately, leading to inefficiencies, complexity, and suboptimal performance. The method involves creating a single control plane that integrates and manages all layers of the data center. This unified control plane consolidates the management of compute, storage, and networking resources, allowing for centralized coordination and optimization. By eliminating siloed management, the system enables more efficient resource allocation, improved performance, and simplified operations. The unified control plane dynamically adjusts resource distribution based on workload demands, ensuring optimal utilization and reducing overhead. This approach enhances scalability, reduces operational complexity, and improves overall data center efficiency by treating the entire infrastructure as a cohesive system rather than isolated components.
3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein performing unified control of all resources in all layers of the data center comprises: performing unified control of allocation and reclaim of all resources of all layers.
A method for managing resources in a data center involves unified control of all resources across multiple layers of the data center infrastructure. The method addresses the challenge of efficiently allocating and reclaiming resources in a distributed and heterogeneous environment, where resources may include compute, storage, networking, and other infrastructure components. The unified control ensures that resource allocation and reclamation are coordinated across all layers, preventing fragmentation, underutilization, or conflicts. This approach optimizes resource utilization by dynamically adjusting allocations based on demand and system conditions, while also ensuring that resources are efficiently reclaimed when no longer needed. The method may involve monitoring resource usage, predicting future demand, and automatically adjusting allocations to maintain optimal performance and efficiency. By centralizing control, the system reduces administrative overhead and improves scalability, allowing the data center to adapt to changing workloads and resource requirements. The method may also include mechanisms for prioritizing critical workloads and ensuring that high-priority tasks receive the necessary resources while lower-priority tasks are deprioritized or suspended. This ensures that the data center operates efficiently while meeting service-level agreements and performance expectations.
4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the unified storage of all topologies and machine-generated data of all layers of the data center is performed so as to determine full status of all layers of the data center.
This invention relates to data center management, specifically a method for unified storage and analysis of topology and machine-generated data across all layers of a data center. The problem addressed is the fragmented and siloed nature of data center monitoring, where different layers (e.g., physical infrastructure, virtualization, applications) are often managed separately, leading to incomplete visibility and inefficiencies in troubleshooting and optimization. The method involves collecting and storing topology data and machine-generated data (e.g., logs, metrics, events) from all layers of the data center in a unified repository. This consolidated storage enables real-time or near-real-time analysis to determine the full operational status of every layer. By integrating data from diverse sources—such as hardware sensors, virtualization platforms, and application logs—the system provides a holistic view of the data center's health, performance, and dependencies. This allows for faster root cause analysis, proactive issue detection, and improved resource allocation. The unified storage and analysis approach eliminates the need for manual correlation of disparate data sources, reducing human error and improving decision-making. The system can also support automated actions, such as triggering remediation workflows or scaling resources based on the aggregated insights. The invention enhances operational efficiency, reduces downtime, and ensures better compliance with performance and security standards.
5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the full status is exposed as a query service and accessible by an external system.
A system and method for monitoring and reporting the operational status of a computing environment involves collecting status data from multiple components, such as servers, databases, and network devices, to determine their operational state. The system aggregates this data to generate a comprehensive status report, which includes details on whether each component is functioning normally, experiencing issues, or is offline. This report is then exposed as a query service, allowing external systems to access the full status information programmatically. The query service provides real-time or near-real-time updates, enabling automated decision-making, alerting, or integration with other monitoring or management tools. The system ensures that the status data is continuously updated and accurately reflects the current state of the computing environment, supporting reliable operational oversight and troubleshooting.
6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein orchestrating the resources of the data center based on the unified control and the unified storage comprises: in response to requests of one or more layers for resources, performing unified allocation and reclaim of the resources of the data center based on overall consideration of the data center.
This invention relates to resource management in data centers, specifically addressing the challenge of efficiently allocating and reclaiming resources across multiple layers of a data center infrastructure. The method involves orchestrating data center resources through unified control and storage mechanisms. When resource requests are received from one or more layers of the data center, the system performs unified allocation and reclamation of resources by considering the overall needs and state of the entire data center. This approach ensures optimal resource utilization by dynamically adjusting allocations based on real-time demand and availability, preventing fragmentation and underutilization. The unified control mechanism centralizes decision-making, while the unified storage system provides a consolidated view of available resources. The method dynamically balances resource distribution, ensuring that critical workloads receive priority while maintaining efficiency across all layers of the data center infrastructure. This solution enhances scalability, reduces operational overhead, and improves performance by eliminating siloed resource management. The system continuously monitors resource usage and automatically reclaims unused or underutilized resources, further optimizing efficiency. The invention is particularly useful in large-scale data centers where resource allocation must be coordinated across diverse computing, storage, and networking layers.
7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein orchestrating the resources of the data center based on the unified control and the unified storage comprises: finding insufficiency or idleness of resources, and performing unified allocation and reclaim of the resources of the data center based on overall consideration of the data center.
This invention relates to resource management in data centers, specifically addressing the challenge of efficiently allocating and reclaiming resources to optimize performance and utilization. The method involves monitoring the data center to detect resource insufficiencies or idleness, then dynamically adjusting resource allocation and reclaiming unused resources based on a unified control and storage framework. This approach ensures that resources are distributed and managed holistically across the data center, preventing bottlenecks and underutilization. The unified control mechanism centralizes decision-making, while the unified storage system provides a consistent view of available resources. By continuously assessing resource demand and availability, the system can proactively redistribute resources where needed, improving efficiency and reducing waste. The method also includes reclaiming idle resources to free them for other tasks, further optimizing data center operations. This solution is particularly useful in large-scale data centers where resource allocation must be dynamic and responsive to changing workloads. The invention enhances overall system performance by ensuring resources are used optimally, minimizing downtime and maximizing throughput.
8. A system, comprising: a data center including a multi-layer architecture; and computer-executable program logic encoded in memory of one or more computers, including one or more processors and memory, enabled to perform cross-layer orchestration of resources in the datacenter, wherein the computer-executable program logic is configured for the execution of: performing unified control of all physical and virtual resources in all layers of the data center thereby creating a single control plane; performing unified storage of all topologies and machine-generated data of all layers of the data center; and orchestrating the resources of the data center based on the unified control and the unified storage; wherein the multi-layer architecture comprises a bare-metal layer, an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) layer, and a Platform as a Service (PaaS) layer, wherein the physical and virtual resources of all resources of all layers of the data center comprise hardware resources in the bare-metal layer, virtual machine resources in the IaaS layer, and resources in the PaaS layer for developing, running and managing one or more applications, wherein the physical and virtual resources of all layers of the data center are unifiedly controlled through a remote procedure call (RPC) via a message bus that communicates with each physical resource and each virtual resource, and wherein the topologies and machine-generated data of all layers of the data center are also unifiedly stored through the remote procedure call (RPC) via the message bus.
A data center management system integrates a multi-layer architecture comprising a bare-metal layer, an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) layer, and a Platform as a Service (PaaS) layer. The system unifies control and storage of all physical and virtual resources across these layers, creating a single control plane. Physical resources in the bare-metal layer, virtual machine resources in the IaaS layer, and application development and management resources in the PaaS layer are all managed through a centralized approach. The system performs unified control by using remote procedure calls (RPC) via a message bus to communicate with each physical and virtual resource, ensuring coordinated management. Additionally, it consolidates storage of topologies and machine-generated data from all layers through the same RPC-based message bus, enabling comprehensive data collection and analysis. This unified orchestration optimizes resource allocation and operational efficiency across the entire data center infrastructure.
9. The system according to claim 8 , wherein the performing unified control of all resources in all layers of the data center comprises: forming a single control plane for all layers of the data center.
A unified control system for data centers integrates and manages all resources across multiple layers, including compute, storage, networking, and virtualization, into a single control plane. This centralized approach eliminates the need for separate management systems for each layer, reducing complexity and improving operational efficiency. The system dynamically allocates and optimizes resources based on workload demands, ensuring high performance and reliability. By consolidating control functions, it simplifies administration, enhances scalability, and minimizes operational overhead. The unified control plane enables real-time monitoring, automated provisioning, and policy-based management, allowing for seamless coordination between different data center components. This approach addresses the challenges of fragmented management in traditional data centers, where disparate systems often lead to inefficiencies, higher costs, and increased risk of errors. The system supports both physical and virtualized environments, providing a cohesive framework for managing heterogeneous infrastructure. It also facilitates better resource utilization, reduces downtime, and improves responsiveness to changing workloads. The unified control plane ensures consistent policy enforcement, security, and compliance across all layers, enhancing overall data center performance and agility.
10. The system according to claim 8 , wherein performing unified control of all resources in all layers of the data center comprises: performing unified control of allocation and reclaim of all resources of all layers.
A system for managing data center resources provides unified control over allocation and reclamation of resources across all layers of the data center infrastructure. The system addresses the challenge of efficiently managing diverse resources, such as compute, storage, and networking, in a centralized manner to optimize performance and reduce operational complexity. By integrating resource management functions, the system ensures coordinated allocation and reclamation of resources, preventing fragmentation and improving utilization. The unified control mechanism dynamically adjusts resource distribution based on workload demands, ensuring optimal allocation while minimizing waste. This approach simplifies administration by consolidating resource management tasks into a single framework, reducing the need for separate tools or manual interventions. The system also supports automated reclamation of unused resources, further enhancing efficiency. By standardizing resource handling across all layers, the system improves scalability and adaptability to changing workloads, making it suitable for modern data centers with heterogeneous environments. The solution enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, and ensures consistent performance across the data center infrastructure.
11. The system according to claim 8 , wherein the unified storage of all topologies and machine-generated data of all layers of the data center is performed so as to determine full status of all layers of the data center.
This invention relates to data center management, specifically a system for unified storage and analysis of topology and machine-generated data across all layers of a data center. The problem addressed is the fragmented and siloed nature of data center monitoring, where different layers (e.g., physical infrastructure, virtualization, applications) are often managed separately, leading to incomplete visibility and inefficiencies in troubleshooting and optimization. The system integrates topology data and machine-generated data (e.g., logs, metrics) from all layers of the data center into a single storage solution. This unified storage enables comprehensive status determination for the entire data center, allowing operators to correlate events, identify dependencies, and assess the overall health of the infrastructure. The system may include components for data collection, normalization, and storage, ensuring that data from diverse sources is standardized and accessible for analysis. By consolidating this information, the system provides a holistic view of the data center, improving operational efficiency, reducing downtime, and enabling proactive management. The invention is particularly useful in large-scale or complex data center environments where traditional monitoring tools lack the necessary integration and scalability.
12. The system according to claim 11 , wherein the full status is exposed as a query service and accessible by an external system.
A system is provided for monitoring and managing the operational status of a computing environment, particularly in distributed or cloud-based systems where multiple components interact. The system collects and aggregates status information from various subsystems, including hardware, software, and network components, to provide a comprehensive view of the system's health. This aggregated status data is then exposed as a query service, allowing external systems to access and retrieve the full status information. The query service enables real-time or near-real-time monitoring, diagnostics, and decision-making by external applications or services. By centralizing status data and making it accessible via a standardized interface, the system simplifies the process of detecting issues, performing troubleshooting, and ensuring system reliability. The query service can be implemented using APIs, web services, or other remote access protocols, ensuring compatibility with diverse external systems. This approach enhances transparency and interoperability, making it easier for administrators and automated tools to assess and respond to system conditions. The system is particularly useful in environments where rapid detection and resolution of issues are critical, such as in large-scale cloud deployments or mission-critical applications.
13. The system according to claim 8 , wherein orchestrating the resources of the data center based on the unified control and the unified storage comprises: in response to requests of one or more layers for resources, performing unified allocation and reclaim of the resources of the data center based on overall consideration of the data center.
A data center management system addresses the challenge of efficiently allocating and reclaiming resources across multiple layers of a data center infrastructure. The system integrates control and storage functions into a unified framework, enabling coordinated resource management. When resource requests are received from one or more layers of the data center, the system performs unified allocation and reclamation of resources. This process considers the overall state and requirements of the entire data center, rather than managing resources in isolation. The unified approach ensures optimal utilization of computing, storage, and networking resources while minimizing conflicts and inefficiencies. By dynamically adjusting resource allocation based on real-time demands and system-wide priorities, the system enhances performance, scalability, and reliability. The solution is particularly useful in large-scale data centers where resource contention and fragmentation can degrade performance. The system's ability to balance resource distribution across different layers ensures that critical workloads receive appropriate resources while maintaining overall system stability. This approach reduces operational overhead and improves resource efficiency, leading to cost savings and better service delivery.
14. The system according to claim 8 , wherein orchestrating the resources of the data center based on the unified control and the unified storage comprises: finding insufficiency or idleness of resources, and performing unified allocation and reclaim of the resources of the data center based on overall consideration of the data center.
This invention relates to resource management in data centers, addressing inefficiencies caused by fragmented control and storage systems. Traditional data centers often suffer from resource underutilization or shortages due to isolated management of compute, storage, and networking resources. The invention provides a unified control and storage system that dynamically orchestrates data center resources by detecting insufficiencies or idleness across the infrastructure. The system analyzes resource allocation holistically, considering the entire data center's needs rather than individual components. When imbalances are identified, it automatically redistributes resources, reclaiming underutilized capacity and allocating it where demand is highest. This approach ensures optimal resource utilization, reduces waste, and improves overall data center efficiency. The system integrates with existing infrastructure, enabling seamless coordination between compute, storage, and networking resources. By centralizing control and storage management, it eliminates silos and enhances scalability, reliability, and performance. The invention is particularly useful in large-scale data centers where resource demands fluctuate frequently.
15. A computer program product for performing cross-layer orchestration of resources in a data center having a multi-layer architecture, comprising: a non-transitory computer readable medium encoded with computer-executable code, the code configured, using one or more processors and memory, to enable the execution of: performing unified control of all physical and virtual resources in all layers of the data center thereby creating a single control plane; performing unified storage of all topologies and machine-generated data of all layers of the data center; and orchestrating the resources of the data center based on the unified control and the unified storage; wherein the multi-layer architecture comprises a bare-metal layer, an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) layer, and a Platform as a Service (PaaS) layer, wherein the physical and virtual resources of all resources of all layers of the data center comprise hardware resources in the bare-metal layer, virtual machine resources in the IaaS layer, and resources in the PaaS layer for developing, running and managing one or more applications, wherein the physical and virtual resources of all layers of the data center are unifiedly controlled through a remote procedure call (RPC) via a message bus that communicates with each physical resource and each virtual resource, and wherein the topologies and machine-generated data of all layers of the data center are also unifiedly stored through the remote procedure call (RPC) via the message bus.
This invention relates to cross-layer orchestration of resources in a data center with a multi-layer architecture, addressing the challenge of managing diverse physical and virtual resources across different layers. The system provides unified control and storage for all resources in a data center, creating a single control plane. It integrates hardware resources from the bare-metal layer, virtual machine resources from the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) layer, and application development, execution, and management resources from the Platform as a Service (PaaS) layer. The system uses a remote procedure call (RPC) mechanism via a message bus to communicate with and control each physical and virtual resource across all layers. Additionally, it consolidates topologies and machine-generated data from all layers into a unified storage system, also accessed through the RPC and message bus. This approach simplifies resource orchestration by centralizing control and data management, enabling efficient coordination of resources across the entire data center architecture.
16. The computer program product according to claim 15 , wherein the performing unified control of all resources in all layers of the data center comprises: forming a single control plane for all layers of the data center.
This invention relates to data center management, specifically a system for unified control of all resources across different layers of a data center. Traditional data centers often suffer from fragmented management, where compute, storage, networking, and other resources are controlled separately, leading to inefficiencies, scalability issues, and increased operational complexity. The invention addresses this by integrating control of all data center resources into a single, cohesive framework. The system includes a unified control plane that consolidates management of all data center layers, including compute, storage, networking, and virtualization. This control plane enables centralized coordination of resource allocation, monitoring, and optimization across the entire data center infrastructure. By eliminating siloed management, the system improves operational efficiency, simplifies administration, and enhances scalability. The unified approach allows for dynamic resource provisioning, automated workload balancing, and real-time performance monitoring, ensuring optimal utilization of data center resources. The invention also includes mechanisms for seamless integration with existing data center components, ensuring backward compatibility while enabling advanced features like predictive analytics and automated fault detection. The unified control plane dynamically adjusts resource allocation based on workload demands, reducing downtime and improving overall system reliability. This holistic management approach streamlines operations, reduces administrative overhead, and enhances the agility of data center environments.
17. The computer program product according to claim 15 , wherein performing unified control of all resources in all layers of the data center comprises: performing unified control of allocation and reclaim of all resources of all layers.
A system and method for managing resources in a data center involves unified control of all resources across multiple layers, including allocation and reclamation of these resources. The data center operates with various layers such as compute, storage, and networking, each having distinct resource types like CPU, memory, storage capacity, and network bandwidth. The invention addresses the challenge of efficiently managing these diverse resources to optimize performance and utilization. By centralizing control, the system ensures coordinated allocation and reclamation of resources across all layers, preventing fragmentation and improving overall efficiency. The unified approach allows dynamic adjustments based on workload demands, ensuring resources are allocated where needed while reclaiming unused resources to avoid waste. This method enhances scalability, reduces operational overhead, and improves resource utilization in large-scale data center environments. The system may also include monitoring and analytics to track resource usage patterns, further optimizing allocation strategies. The invention is particularly useful in cloud computing and virtualized environments where resource demands fluctuate frequently.
18. The computer program product according to claim 15 , wherein the unified storage of all topologies and machine-generated data of all layers of the data center is performed so as to determine full status of all layers of the data center.
This invention relates to data center management, specifically a system for unified storage and analysis of topology and machine-generated data across all layers of a data center. The problem addressed is the fragmented and siloed nature of data center monitoring, where different layers (e.g., physical infrastructure, virtualization, applications) are managed separately, leading to inefficiencies and blind spots in operational visibility. The invention provides a computer program product that integrates topology data and machine-generated data (e.g., logs, metrics) from all layers of the data center into a single, unified storage system. This unified storage enables comprehensive analysis of the full status of all layers, allowing for real-time monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization. The system dynamically correlates data across layers to identify dependencies, performance bottlenecks, and potential failures before they impact operations. By consolidating data from diverse sources—such as hardware sensors, virtualization platforms, and application logs—the system provides a holistic view of the data center's health. This approach improves incident response times, reduces downtime, and enhances operational efficiency by eliminating the need for manual data aggregation from disparate systems. The invention is particularly useful in large-scale, multi-layered data centers where traditional monitoring tools lack the integration needed for end-to-end visibility.
19. The computer program product according to claim 18 , wherein the full status is exposed as a query service and accessible by an external system.
A system and method for monitoring and reporting the operational status of a computing environment, particularly in distributed or cloud-based systems where multiple components interact. The system addresses the challenge of tracking the health and availability of various system components in real-time, ensuring that administrators and external systems can quickly assess the overall operational state. The invention involves a centralized monitoring mechanism that collects status information from individual components, aggregates this data, and generates a comprehensive status report. This report includes detailed information about each component's operational state, such as active, degraded, or failed, along with relevant metrics like performance indicators and error logs. The system further processes this data to determine an overall system health status, which can be categorized into different levels, such as fully operational, partially degraded, or completely failed. The full status report is then exposed as a query service, allowing external systems to access the data programmatically. This enables integration with other monitoring tools, automation workflows, or user interfaces, ensuring that the status information is readily available for decision-making and troubleshooting. The system may also include features for historical tracking, trend analysis, and alerting based on predefined thresholds. By providing a unified and accessible view of system health, the invention enhances operational efficiency and reduces downtime in complex computing environments.
20. The computer program product according to claim 15 , wherein orchestrating the resources of the data center based on the unified control and the unified storage comprises: in response to requests of one or more layers for resources, performing unified allocation and reclaim of the resources of the data center based on overall consideration of the data center.
This invention relates to data center resource management, specifically addressing the challenge of efficiently allocating and reclaiming resources across multiple layers of a data center infrastructure. Traditional systems often struggle with fragmented resource management, leading to inefficiencies, underutilization, or conflicts between different layers (e.g., compute, storage, networking). The invention provides a unified control and storage mechanism that dynamically orchestrates data center resources based on holistic considerations of the entire system. The solution involves a computer program product that integrates resource allocation and reclamation processes. When resource requests are received from one or more layers of the data center, the system performs unified allocation and reclamation by evaluating the overall state and needs of the data center. This ensures that resources are distributed optimally, avoiding bottlenecks or waste. The unified approach considers dependencies and interactions between layers, enabling smarter decision-making compared to isolated management systems. The invention improves resource utilization, reduces operational overhead, and enhances scalability by aligning resource distribution with the data center's overall performance goals.
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August 25, 2020
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